Tekken 8
Tekken 8 is a new fighting game released by Bandai Namco Entertainment on January 26, 2024 for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S. This is the eighth main game in the Tekken series. The story mode called “Dark Awakening” takes place six months after the previous game and revolves around the final showdown between father and son Mishima Kazuya and Kazama Jin. Kim’s goal is to end the chaos within the family by defeating his father.
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The game introduces 32 characters, including returning favorites and new additions, each contributing to the overall narrative. The development of “Tekken 8” was hinted in August 2022 and officially announced during Sony’s State of Play event next month. The game was made using Unreal Engine 5, focusing on a more aggressive tone and enhancing the combat elements of the previous game.
New game mechanics have been added, such as the Heat system and Tornado hits, as well as updated character models and voice acting. The online mode includes arcade missions with tournaments, arcade features, customizable avatars, and special in-game currency. Stability testing begins in July and October 2023, with demos available on PlayStation and Xbox Series in December.
Best settings for maximum FPS in Tekken 8 on PC
To maximize your FPS (frames per second) in Tekken 8 on PC, you need to prioritize performance over graphical fidelity. Here are the settings you can adjust for optimal FPS:
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Game options:
Screen settings:
Graphic settings:
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Screen mode: full screen
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Resolution: Use your monitor’s native resolution for best performance.
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V-Sync: Off (to prevent frame rate synchronization)
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Variable rate shading: off (if available)
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Render Quality Preset: Custom
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Render scale: 100 (to avoid scaling affecting performance)
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Upgrade: Disable or set to minimum settings if available
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Anti-aliasing quality: low or off (to reduce GPU workload)
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Shadow Quality: Low or Off (Shadows are less important in fighting games)
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Texture Quality: Low (used to reduce VRAM usage)
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Effect Quality: Low (to minimize particle effects)
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Post-processing quality: Low (visual effects are less intense)
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Background Quality: Low (reduced background detail)
By adjusting these settings to prioritize performance, you should be able to achieve higher FPS in Tekken 8 while still maintaining a playable visual experience. Experiment with these settings to find the balance between performance and visual quality that works best for your system.
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Monitor and test performance
To ensure that the adjustments you make to Tekken 8 settings are effective in maximizing FPS on your PC, it’s important to regularly monitor and test performance. Here are some monitoring and testing tips:
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FPS counter:
Monitor your game’s frame rate in real time with built-in or third-party FPS counters. This can provide immediate feedback on the impact of setting adjustments.
Benchmarking tools:
Use benchmarking tools to run standardized tests and measure the performance of different setup configurations. This allows for system comparison and optimization.
pressure test:
Conduct long gaming sessions, especially in intense battle scenes or crowded arenas, to evaluate how your system handles sustained performance demands.
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Temperature and resource monitoring:
Monitor CPU and GPU temperatures and CPU and GPU utilization to ensure your system doesn’t overheat or hit bottlenecks that could impact performance.
customer feedback:
Follow user feedback and community forums to gather insights on optimal setup configurations for various hardware setups. Try different settings based on the advice of experienced players.
Fine-tuning:
Continuously adjust settings based on monitoring data and test results. Adjust each setting incrementally to find the best balance between performance and visual quality for your specific hardware configuration.
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By proactively monitoring and testing performance, you can optimize Tekken 8 settings to achieve the highest possible FPS on PC while maintaining a smooth and responsive gaming experience.
Tekken 8 gameplay
Tekken 8’s fighting game style is similar to previous Tekken games. Game producer Katsuhiro Harada said that the design of “Tekken 8” is “more aggressive” than its predecessor, rewarding players who take the initiative to attack rather than defend.
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To achieve this goal, Tekken 8 introduces a new system called “Heat”. When a character enters a “warm-up” state, it not only deals chip damage and unlocks additional moves, but also changes the properties of certain moves, such as Heavy Guard Break. A fighter in this state can dash to cancel their actions. Heat’s timer can be stopped by using the fighter’s moveset, and defending against a critical hit or Heat status character causes chip damage, allowing the player to restore health by attacking the opponent.
The game also brings technical updates and redesigned features. The “Rage” system from the previous game returns with changes, such as “Rage Drive” being separated and redesigned into “Heat Crush”, a super move tied to the Heat system. The “screw” mechanic is replaced by the “tornado” extender, and some levels present hazards, such as harder walls and floors that require multiple attacks to break, and explosive elements that cause opponents to explode upwards.
Tekken 8 aims to provide a more cinematic combat experience, emphasizing staged destruction and specific character reactions. All character models and voice acting are brand new, with no reuse from previous entries. The online mode features an “Arcade Quest” battle lobby with an arcade environment, regular online battles, and tournaments. Players can customize their avatar using an in-game currency called “Fight Money.” Tekken 8 is powered by the next-generation Unreal Engine 5, making it the first major fighting game to use this advanced engine.
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Tekken 8 plot
Six months after Mishima’s disappearance, Jin Kazama, along with allies Lars Alexandersson and Li Chaolan, attempted to confront Mishima in New York. The encounter resulted in a devastating battle that resulted in millions of casualties. Kazuya, now revealed in his demonic form, announces a new King of Iron Fist tournament in which representatives from each country must fight, with the winner’s country surviving and the losing country facing destruction.
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After recovering from his injuries, Jin found that he could no longer activate his magic at will. He participates in Japan’s tournament qualifiers and meets Reina, a student at Mishima Institute of Technology who looks a lot like his grandfather Heihachi. After securing a spot in the main event, Kim discovers that Rina is a Mishima and secretly wants to know how Kim and Kazuya activate their demonic powers.
Meanwhile, in Italy, figures such as Claudio Serafino, Zafina and Ling Xiaoyu watched the game. Zafina warns that Kazuya needs to be stopped and Jin is found. Niklas Clayson revealed information about the demon gene and Azazel to Yggdrasil. In the official game, Kazuya absorbed Azazel’s power and became a true demon. Jin, Leroy Smith and others tried to resist Kazuya. Claudio uses his power to hurt Kazuya, seemingly sacrificing himself.
Jin believes he can regain control of his demonic powers and travels to Kazama Sanctuary. Determined to eliminate the rebels, Kazuo also faces opposition from Yggdrasil, the United Nations Independent Forces, and former tournament combatants.
In a subconscious battle, King faced his own demons and finally accepted and took full control of his powers. He saves Lars from Kazuya’s attack and fights Kazuya in the final battle, purifying each other of their demonic genes. Jin wakes up in his angel form, defeats Kazuya, and leaves with Xiaoyu. In the post-credits scene, Reina, who was thought to be dead, survived Kazuya’s attack and revealed her demonic genes, vowing to avenge her father Heihachi.
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Tekken 8 Overview
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Developer |
Bandai Namco Studio, Arika |
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Publisher |
Bandai Namco Entertainment[1] |
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director |
Kohei Ikeda, Yasuki Nakabayashi |
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manufacturer |
Katsuhiro Harada |
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composer |
Yusuke Yamauchi, Akitaka Toyama, Shogo Nomura, Yoshito Yano |
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series |
iron fist |
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engine |
Unreal Engine 5 |
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platform |
PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox Series X/S |
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release date |
January 26, 2024 |
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school |
struggle |
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model |
Single player, multiplayer |
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“Tekken 8” trailer
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